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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Panama

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Panama - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.01 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Panama.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.33 PLN (2.48 USD) in Mexico and 11.42 PLN (3.04 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Mexico.

9.33 PLN
11.42 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.83 PLN (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 4.77 PLN (1.27 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Panama.

4.83 PLN
4.77 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 35.98 PLN (9.58 USD) in Mexico and 30.49 PLN (8.12 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Panama.

35.98 PLN
30.49 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 42.22 PLN (11.24 USD) in Mexico and 33.8 PLN (9 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Panama.

42.22 PLN
33.80 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.43 PLN (6.51 USD) in Mexico and 25.46 PLN (6.78 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 4% lower in Mexico.

24.43 PLN
25.46 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.43 PLN (3.58 USD) in Mexico and 21.7 PLN (5.78 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Mexico.

13.43 PLN
21.70 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.31 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 4.28 PLN (1.14 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Panama.

5.31 PLN
4.28 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.44 PLN (1.98 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 8.04 PLN (2.14 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Mexico.

7.44 PLN
8.04 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.91 PLN (2.64 USD) in Mexico and 6.61 PLN (1.76 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Panama.

9.91 PLN
6.61 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.05 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 84.64 PLN (22.54 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 6% lower in Panama.

90.05 PLN
84.64 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.66 PLN (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 7.13 PLN (1.9 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Mexico.

3.66 PLN
7.13 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.36 PLN (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 8.22 PLN (2.19 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Mexico.

7.36 PLN
8.22 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.31 PLN (8.07 USD) in Mexico and 36.54 PLN (9.73 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 17% lower in Mexico.

30.31 PLN
36.54 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5 PLN (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 6.05 PLN (1.61 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Mexico.

5.00 PLN
6.05 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.56 PLN (1.48 USD) in Mexico and 7.32 PLN (1.95 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 24% lower in Mexico.

5.56 PLN
7.32 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.42 PLN (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 9.76 PLN (2.6 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Mexico.

5.42 PLN
9.76 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.95 PLN (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 7.32 PLN (1.95 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Mexico.

5.95 PLN
7.32 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.3 PLN (1.41 USD) in Mexico and 6.8 PLN (1.81 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Mexico.

5.30 PLN
6.80 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 49.04 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 36.87 PLN (9.82 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Panama.

49.04 PLN
36.87 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.85 PLN (1.56 USD) in Mexico and 11 PLN (2.93 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Mexico.

5.85 PLN
11.00 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.05 PLN (0.81 USD) in Mexico and 5.63 PLN (1.5 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Mexico.

3.05 PLN
5.63 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Panama - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.2 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Panama.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.15 PLN (2.7 USD) in Mexico and 12.35 PLN (3.29 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in Mexico.

10.15 PLN
12.35 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.81 PLN (1.01 USD) in Mexico and 5.71 PLN (1.52 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Mexico.

3.81 PLN
5.71 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.59 PLN (2.56 USD) in Mexico and 7.51 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Panama.

9.59 PLN
7.51 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.21 PLN (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 13.14 PLN (3.5 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Panama.

14.21 PLN
13.14 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.65 PLN (6.56 USD) in Mexico and 26.29 PLN (7 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Mexico.

24.65 PLN
26.29 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 145.83 PLN (38.84 USD) in Mexico and 187.75 PLN (50 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Mexico.

145.83 PLN
187.75 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.78 PLN (7.67 USD) in Mexico and 30.04 PLN (8 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Mexico.

28.78 PLN
30.04 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.73 PLN (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 4.47 PLN (1.19 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Mexico.

2.73 PLN
4.47 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Panama - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.48 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Panama.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.93 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 3.1 PLN (0.82 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Panama.

4.93 PLN
3.10 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.91 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 3.54 PLN (0.94 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Panama.

4.91 PLN
3.54 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.31 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Panama.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 58.4 PLN (15.55 USD) in Mexico and 112.65 PLN (30 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Mexico.

58.40 PLN
112.65 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.15 PLN (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.31 PLN (0.35 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Mexico.

1.15 PLN
1.31 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 23.03 PLN (6.13 USD) in Mexico and 75.1 PLN (20 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Mexico.

23.03 PLN
75.10 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.92 PLN (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 7.51 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Mexico.

1.92 PLN
7.51 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.84 PLN (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 7.51 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Mexico.

3.84 PLN
7.51 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.27 PLN (4.6 USD) in Mexico and 22.53 PLN (6 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Mexico.

17.27 PLN
22.53 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 171.88 PLN (45.77 USD) in Mexico and 173.07 PLN (46.09 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Mexico.

171.88 PLN
173.07 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 78.19 PLN (20.82 USD) in Mexico and 102.55 PLN (27.31 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Mexico.

78.19 PLN
102.55 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.04 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Panama.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2928 PLN (779.87 USD) in Mexico and 2920 PLN (777.64 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Panama.

2 928 PLN
2 920 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1773 PLN (472.15 USD) in Mexico and 1723 PLN (458.86 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Panama.

1 773 PLN
1 723 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5700 PLN (1518.01 USD) in Mexico and 5470 PLN (1456.58 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 4% lower in Panama.

5 700 PLN
5 470 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3328 PLN (886.23 USD) in Mexico and 3120 PLN (830.76 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Panama.

3 328 PLN
3 120 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Panama - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.36 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Panama.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 10074 PLN (2682.69 USD) in Mexico and 7655 PLN (2038.66 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 24% lower in Panama.

10 074 PLN
7 655 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6568 PLN (1749.01 USD) in Mexico and 4546 PLN (1210.68 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Panama.

6 568 PLN
4 546 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Panama - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.12 times lower than in Panama.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2535 PLN (675.02 USD) in Mexico and 2844 PLN (757.34 USD) in Panama. The average salary is 10.9% lower in Mexico.

2 535 PLN
2 844 PLN

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Panama - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

89.3 PLN
208 PLN

Two stars

363 PLN
444 PLN

Three stars

527 PLN
660 PLN

Four stars

1 102 PLN
656 PLN

Five stars

3 008 PLN
1 115 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Panama: 6 cities, 124 hotels

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